Rajasthan Royals’ 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 96 off 47 in a qualifier against Gujarat Titans, pushing him to 1,000 IPL runs in just 23 innings. The run‑flooded half‑century followed a 50 off 31 earlier in the season, matching the fastest fifty in play‑offs after a blistering start that saw him dominate the bowling attack.

Sooryavanshi’s 96, his fifth fifty this year, came after a 31‑ball half‑century that broke the record for most sixes in a season with nine. Six fours and two sixes powered the innings, but a short delivery from Kagiso Rabada broke the rhythm, leading to a catch by Shubman Gill.

Only Shaun Marsh reached the milestone faster, doing so in 21 innings, while the Royals’ early wickets kept the chase tight. Jaiswal fell for two balls, and Jurel was dismissed for seven, but Jadeja steadied the side with 45 before retiring injured after a brief but decisive stint.

Sooryavanshi misses a second century this season, falling just seven runs short of his 103 best against Sunrisers. The 15‑year‑old’s performance cements his status as one of the IPL’s most explosive young talents, setting the stage for a high‑profile return to international duty for the national squad.